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Tech Gains Boost Nasdaq To Record High
December 26, 2019

In an historic day, fueled by gains in tech shares, the Nasdaq Composite Index moved past 9,000 for the first time, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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November Home Sales Surge, October Numbers Down
December 23, 2019

The number of U.S. single-family homes sold in November increased from previous rates, but at the same time, the number from October turned out to be lower than previously reported, according to a Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumer Spending Drives US GDP Up 2 Pct
December 22, 2019

With the current U.S. economy indicating brief warning signals of a slowdown in the last quarter to a .5 percent annual rate or lower, the year will still finish with strong figures, thanks to the resilience of consumers, a healthy labor market, the Federal Reserve’s...

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Paris Strikes Drive 30 Pct Drop In Sales For Paris Retailers
December 16, 2019

Current strikes in France over a potential pension overhaul have adversely affected retail sales during the holiday season, according to a report by Bloomberg.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Report: Early Holiday Sales Up 2.2 Pct. YOY
December 05, 2019

A new report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research said this holiday shopping season has been the best since 2013, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Citi Analyst: Reg Compliance Could Cut Quarter Of Facebook Stock Value
December 04, 2019

With a warning that regulatory risks could take away over a quarter of Facebook’s stock value, analyst Jason Bazinet noted that the social media firm “likely” encounters three threats in the long term from the U.S. government. Citigroup had moved coverage of Facebook to Bazinet,...

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Q4 Economic Readings May Show Growth, After All
December 03, 2019

From no growth to, well, growth. From economic doldrums to a healthy, if not robust, picture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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U.S. Economic Growth ‘Still On Track’
November 28, 2019

While the U.S. economy is going into the fourth quarter strong, there are concerns about weaker consumer spending this holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Consumers Drive Q3 US Economic Growth
November 27, 2019

October saw a rise in consumer spending, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....